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When downloading images or videos, why am I getting "Failed - Forbidden" XML files instead?

While accessing attached files, there's a time-limited authorization window where downloading is allowed. The time window is short due for security purposes. Once the time period is exceeded, you will receive a "Failed - Forbidden" message.

This article applies to All editions.

This issue occurs when clicking on an attached image or video file within your Centercode implementation (which then opens the image or video in a new tab within your browser), reviewing the attachment, and then attempting to download it from the browser's video player or tab. 

While accessing attached files, there's a time-limited authorization window where downloading is allowed. The time window is short due to security purposes. Once the time period is exceeded, you will receive a "Failed - Forbidden" message. 

How should I download files?

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